Prologue to the Darkness (2025)
Karl and Tristan grow up during the Nazi dictatorship. Tristan succumbs to the ideology of hatred, while Karl desperately tries to protect his family—especially his sister Erika, who has Down syndrome.
Director: Carsten Degenhardt
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: October 23, 2025
Cast
- Timothy Peach - Friedrich
- Katrin Filzen - Elisabeth
- Hans Marquardt - Karl
- Mick Renner - Tristan
- Neele Buchholz - Erika
- Michael Schwarzmaier - Alter Mann
- Sebastian Krumbiegel - Sanitäter
- Jakob Maximilian - SS-Soldat
- Daniel Zielinski - Sanitäter
- Sebastian Laux - SS-Soldat
Music: Konstantin Kemnitz
Cinematography: Elias Maria
Editing: Tilman Schulz
Production: Filmmanufaktur Herr Degenhardt, Penned Pictures
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Budget: $20,000
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Carsten Degenhardt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prologue to the Darkness about?
- Karl and Tristan grow up during the Nazi dictatorship. Tristan succumbs to the ideology of hatred, while Karl desperately tries to protect his family—especially his sister Erika, who has Down syndrome.
- Who directed Prologue to the Darkness?
- Prologue to the Darkness was directed by Carsten Degenhardt.
- Who stars in Prologue to the Darkness?
- Prologue to the Darkness stars Timothy Peach, Katrin Filzen, Hans Marquardt, Mick Renner, Neele Buchholz, Michael Schwarzmaier.
- How long is Prologue to the Darkness?
- Prologue to the Darkness has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Prologue to the Darkness?
- Prologue to the Darkness is a History, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Prologue to the Darkness?
- Prologue to the Darkness had a budget of $20,000.
- Where was Prologue to the Darkness produced?
- Prologue to the Darkness was produced in Germany.